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Biological explanations of aggression: brain and serotonin
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- 1Give three evaluative points for social learning theory1)It has face validity, it makes sense
2)It is not well supported by biological explanations
3)It explains cultural differences and hence has explanatory power - 2Name three parts of the brain related to aggressionAmygdala
Pre frontal cortex
Limbic system
- 3What are the consequences of an amygdalaectomy?It reduces violent behaviour, but all emotion is lost
- 4What were the findings of Adrian Raine's research?He found that violent individuals had reduced activity in the prefrontal cortex and abnormal activity in the amygdala
- 5What is the relationship between serotonin and aggression?Serotonin exerts a calming inhibitory effect, so low levels remove this and individuals are less likely to control their impulsive aggressive behaviour
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